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Graphic_rating_buy KMP   Graphic_rating_buy ED   Kinder Morgan (KMP) and Con Ed (ED): Energized income 12/04/09   —  Filed under: Newsletters, Commodities, Oil, Stocks to Buy"One of the most common questions I receive from investors is, where should money be invested to generate income," notes Jim Powell. In his Global Changes & Opportunities Report, he suggests, "I think the most attractive way to invest for c...
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ALKS   Alkermes: Targeting addiction treatment 12/03/09   —  Filed under: Stocks to Buy"Alkemes (NASDAQ: ALKS) recentlyy announced positive Phase 3 results testing naltrexone for extended-release injectable suspension for the treatment of opioid dependence," says biotech specialist John McCamant. In The Medical technology Stock Letter, he explains, "In additio...
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AMGN   McMillan: Tech talk, trades and an agriculture ETF 12/03/09   —  Filed under: Newsletters, Amgen Inc (AMGN), ETF Investing, Commodities, Oil, Agriculture, Stocks to Buy"Nothing has changed to unseat this liquidity-driven rally," says options expert Larry McMillan. In his trading service, The Daily Strategist, he eyes the technical side of the market and some new t...
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Graphic_rating_buy HOC   Holly Corp. (HOC): A 'potential double' 11/26/09   —  Filed under: Newsletters, Commodities, Oil, Stocks to Buy"Holly Corp. (HOC), an independent petroleum refiner gave a solid 'Buy' signal a little over two months ago and appears poised to continue moving a lot higher," suggests Mike Turner, editor of the newly-launched advisory service, Mastering the ...
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Corrections, seasonality and Santa Claus 11/26/09   —  Filed under: Forecasts, Newsletters, S and P 500, DJIA, Stocks to Buy"Is a stock market correction imminent?" asks market historian, timer and money manager Jim Stack. In his Investech Market Analyst, he answers, "Yes. But, actually, one could answer that question the same way at almost any stage of...
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Graphic_rating_buy CTRP   Graphic_rating_buy HMIN   Two favorites in China travel sector 11/25/09   —  Filed under: International markets, China, Newsletters, Stocks to Buy"The Chinese people's growing appetite for travel is a big story and it has put two Chinese stocks into our current list of our top ten stock ideas," says technical and fundamental stock expert Mike Cintolo. In his The Cabot Top Ten...
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Graphic_rating_buy BAX   Baxter (BAX): Bank on blood products 11/24/09   —  Filed under: Baxter Intl (BAX), Stocks to Buy"Baxter International (BAX) benefits from a robust balance sheet, solid operating momentum, and rising earnings estimates," says blue chip advisor Richard Moroney in Dow Theory Forecasts. The advisor explains, "The ???rst company to commercially prepare i...
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Graphic_rating_buy RIMM   Research in Motion (RIMM): A 'love-hate' relationship 11/19/09   —  Filed under: Newsletters, Research in Motion (RIMM), Stocks to Buy"Suddenly, no one likes Research in Motion (RIMM) any more, at least that's the impression you get from the media," observes Gordon Pape. In his Internet Wealth Builder, he offers a contrary -- and bullish -- view of the smartphone mak...
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Gold & silver: Frishberg looks behind the scenes 11/17/09   —  Filed under: International markets, India, China, Russia, Newsletters, Commodities, Stocks to BuyDaniel Frishberg -- a former Wall Street insider and the current host of BizRadio -- offers an intriguing glimpse behind the scenes of the gold market. In his The Moneyman.com Gold & Oil Report, he q...
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RINO   Rino (RINO): A bet on China's infrastructure 11/16/09   —  Filed under: International markets, China, Newsletters, Commodities, Stocks to Buy, Green Stocks"We're finding positive opportunities in Asia," says Richard Schmidt. In his Stellar Stock Alert, he looks to a play on China's infrastructure: Rino International (RINO). "China is very aware of the need...
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Graphic_rating_buy RF   Bank on Regions Financial (RF) ... and DRIPs 11/16/09   —  Filed under: Newsletters, Regions Financial (RF), Stocks to Buy"Direct Investment Plans -- or DRIPs -- are a great way to investor regardless of the market environment; in fact, avoiding the emotional decisions usually made by the typical investor may be their greatest strength," observes DRIP specia...
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Parnassus: Favorite funds for socially responsible investors 11/13/09   —  Filed under: Newsletters, Mutual funds, Stocks to Buy, Green Stocks, Obama Picks"Being socially responsible means different things to different people; however, in the mutual-fund world, it refers to funds that combine progressive 'social' mandates with investment criteria," explains fund expert Ma...
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Graphic_rating_buy HMSY   HMS Holdings (HSMY): Breakout in health care 11/12/09   —  Filed under: Newsletters, Stocks to Buy, Obama PicksIn his Ticker Tape Digest, technician Leo Fasciocco looks for "breakout" stocks; his latest feature is HMS Holdings (HMSY), which coordinates benefits for government healthcare programs. "With annual revenues of $185 million, HMSY helps ensure that ...
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Graphic_rating_buy PWR   Quanta Services (PWR): Infrastructure power play 11/10/09   —  Filed under: International markets, Newsletters, Commodities, Oil, Stocks to Buy, Green Stocks, Obama Picks"I'm excited about Quanta Services (PWR), a contracting company that specializes in building utility transmission and distribution infrastructure," says Ian Wyatt. In his Top Stock Insights, h...
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Graphic_rating_buy NVTL   Insiders eye Novatel (NVTL) 11/09/09   —  Filed under: Newsletters, Stocks to BuyJack Adamo looks to Novatel Wireless (NASDAQ: NVTL) as a new buy. In his Insiders Plus newsletter, he assesses the firm's newest products and recent insider buying. "Novatel provides wireless broadband access solutions for the mobile communications market worldw...
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Graphic_rating_buy BTU   Peabody (BTU): Energy expert looks to coal 11/09/09   —  Filed under: India, China, Newsletters, Commodities, Oil, Stocks to Buy"Peabody Energy (NYSE: BTU) remains a buy in our 'gushers portfolio'." says energy sector expert Elliott Gue. In his The Energy Strategist, he explains, "Strong demand for coal from India and China is a growth story that will play...
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Graphic_rating_buy GILD   Gilead (GILD): New potential in 4-in-1 HIV drug 11/05/09   —  Filed under: Newsletters, Gilead Sciences (GILD), Stocks to Buy"Gilead Sciences (NASDAQ: GILD) develops treatments for life-threatening diseases and specializes in drugs for HIV, the virus that causes AIDS," notes Hannah Choe. The contributing editor to Personal Finance explains, "Already the market ...
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Franco Nevada (FNV): A core holding in gold 11/05/09   —  Filed under: International markets, Newsletters, Canada, Commodities, Stocks to Buy"We have very few buy recommendations currently; one exception is Franco-Nevada (Toronto: FNV.CA)," says resource expert Adrian Day. In his The Global Analyst, the advisor explains, "Franco Nevada is one of our all-tim...
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Graphic_rating_buy AFL   Graphic_rating_buy CL   Dividend growth trio: Aflac, Medtronic and Colgate-Palmolive 11/04/09   —  Filed under: Newsletters, AFLAC Inc (AFL), Colgate-Palmolive (CL), Stocks to Buy"One way to build an inflation hedge into your investment cash flows is to focus on stocks that are likely to boost their dividends on a regular basis," explains dividend specialist Chuck Carlson. In his The DRIP Investor...
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Graphic_rating_buy AMZN   Amazon (AMZN): 'The best is still ahead' 11/03/09   —  Filed under: Amazon.com (AMZN), Newsletters, Stocks to BuyTwo of the newsletter industry's leading growth stock advisors remain bullish on the prospects of online retailer Amazon.com (NASDAQ: AMZN), based on growth in not only online retailing but new market areas ranging from the Kindle e-reader to ...
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